About Me
Now that I'm a senior, I find it difficult to get around like I did as a younger person. But I won't let that stop me from doing the things I love to do every day. After speaking to my doctor about my health, I realize that there are so many things I can use to improve the way I get around town and home. Instead of relying on my kids to take me shopping or to the doctor, I call a senior care taxi for my needs. I also use my motorized wheelchair to help me move around my home. This independence helps me focus on what's important in life — my family. I hope that as a senior, you also find ways to improve your life. My blog can help you do so.
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2015
Recovering from Eye Injury after Military Service
Current military conflicts are exposing more and more veterans to a specific threat that many may not think of immediately: sand blast. With so many conflicts in desert regions requiring not only combat, but long-term exposure for personnel not accustomed to or prepared for the unique storms and other weather conditions in the Middle East and some parts of Asia, vision care for returning veterans can be difficult to get. If you're having trouble with getting assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs or would simply like another opinion for eye surgery options, consider a few fact-finding angles that may help you make a more informed decision.
Recovering from Cataract Surgery
If you are going to have cataract surgery in the near future, you will soon be enjoying clearer vision. After having the surgical process, you will need to follow a few steps to make sure that you are recovering as you should be. Here are some tips to use to make sure your recovery is quick and uneventful so you can soon enjoy your improved vision.
Directly after Surgery
Cataract eye surgery does not take very long to perform, but you will need to be under anesthesia during the process.
Struggling With Allergic Reactions? Four Unusual Things That Can Cause An Outbreak
Over half of the population of the United States has tested positive for a reaction to at least one allergen. With so many potential irritants and allergens out there, it can be baffling to figure out what's causing your reaction. Here are a few unusual things that you may be surprised to know can trigger an allergic reaction.
Leather Shoes
If you have an allergy to the chemicals used in leather tanning, you might find a rash on your feet that resembles poison ivy exposure after wearing the shoes.
How To Choose An Assisted Living Facility For A Deaf Senior
Seniors are at greater risk for suffering hearing loss and eventually deafness as they grow older. Fortunately, there are assisted living facilities specifically designed to care for deaf seniors in a comfortable setting that is tailored to suit their specific medical needs. Here is information about what features and amenities you should expect when searching for an assisted living facility for deaf seniors.
The Right Staff is Essential
Seniors with deafness issues often feel isolated and lonely due to difficulties with communication.
Choosing A Cemetery Monument To Last
If you have ever walked through an old graveyard, admiring the older monuments, some of them standing proudly, others weathered and nearly unreadable, you know how important the material will be when it comes time for you to purchase a cemetery monument. Today, there are three materials that are most commonly used in cemeteries: marble, bronze, and granite.
Marble is a very traditional material for cemetery monuments. It has the advantage of being very attractive; older cemeteries often have many marble memorial.
What To Expect When You Have A Head Injury
As most people go about their daily lives, they are not too concerned about any minor injuries they may sustain. A bruised shin here, a paper cut there, all seem fine and meaningless. However, when you bump your head on a hard surface, whether through a fall, collision, or other incident, even a seemingly minor injury can actually be very serious. When you sustain a head injury, there are important steps that you should take to determine what course of action needs to be taken.
Is Durable Medical Equipment Covered By Health Insurance?
Durable Medical Equipment is equipment that is generally used in the home to help a person attain higher functionality and improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, not all medical equipment used in the home is covered by health insurance.
How to Know What's Covered and What's Not Covered
Some types of durable medical equipment are not covered by health insurance because it is deemed an item of convenience or comfort.
3 Aspects Of Traning You Can Expect During Massage School
The easiest way to broaden your career options as an esthetician is to take your education to the next level with massage training. There are many schools available where you can continue education in a professional setting and gain useful skills. Many estheticians find that enrolling in massage school is just the obvious step to take after graduation. However, there are some who hesitate because they are not so sure what massage training will involve.
Helping A Friend With Depression
Depression is something that a lot of people try to keep a secret. For this reason, suicide is sometimes a result because the person with the depression did not seek help for their condition. There are many ways that depression can be dealt with. If you know of someone who seems as if they are depressed, you will want to try to convince them to look for methods to get treatment in order to save them from becoming worse over time.
3 Causes Of Cataracts That You Need To Be Aware Of
When you have too much protein built-up in your lenses, cataracts can occur and cause your vision to be cloudy. The light that once easily went through your lenses isn't able to pass through naturally any longer. Because of a new lens forming on the outer part of your lens, all of the older cells end up being compacted and a cataract forms. Since there are different types of cataracts, you never know what might cause you to suffer from the condition until it happens.